Boys name · New York
Eric in New York
As of 2025, Eric was the #256 most common boys name in New York, drawn from 76 births that year. Its total reaches 73,771 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Eric in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 8 | #201 |
| 1926 | 46 | #188 |
| 1943 | 223 | #84 |
| 1959 | 1,124 | #35 |
| 1976 | 1,536 | #15 |
| 1992 | 1,160 | #27 |
| 2009 | 391 | #62 |
| 2025 | 76 | #256 |
Rank swung between #14 (1980) and #299 (2024) in New York, from #201 in 1910 to #256 in 2025.
No year in New York had more Eric births than 1970, when 2,051 were born. Its highest rank among boys names in New York was #14, in 1980.
Its highest rank in any state was #7, in North Dakota in 1976. See Eric in every state →
How popular is Eric in New York?
As of 2025, Eric was the #256 most common boys name in New York, drawn from 76 births that year. Its total reaches 73,771 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Eric in New York?
New York recorded 76 births of babies named Eric in 2025.
What is the rank of Eric in New York?
Eric's 2025 rank among boys names in New York was #256.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.